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Going the extra mile

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In this post, I''m revisiting a well known and heavily used motivational theory - Maslow''s Hierarchy of Human Needs. The theory Just about everyone working in education and training has heard of Abraham Maslow and his hierarchy of needs. Most versions of Maslow''s Hierarchy are represented as pyramids. Reference Maslow, A.

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In two minds

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Psychologists and cognitive scientists have offered a number of useful theories that aid our understanding of learning. In this post we return to the cognitive domain, with an examination of Allan Paivio''s theory of dual coding. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2. This is number 32 in my series on learning theories.

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Can learning theories lead to better elearning content? 

Creativ Technologies

We all have 5 basic needs, as per Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. For example, a student who has been to a particular country might not find it so tough to learn its language and geography because he has experienced some part of it. These needs are Physiological needs that include water, food, etc.,

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Drive through learning

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There is no room in Hull''s theory for example, to explain how humans can continue to explore their environment, solve problems and generate creative work even though they may be cold, hungry or thirsty. Elements of his theory are present in Maslow''s more humanistic and learner-centred Hierarchy of Human Needs model.

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Going the extra mile

Learning with e's

In this post, I'm revisiting a well known and heavily used motivational theory - Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs. The theory Just about everyone working in education and training has heard of Abraham Maslow and his hierarchy of needs. Most versions of Maslow's Hierarchy are represented as pyramids. Reference Maslow, A.

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Design for life

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An example of transparent design is where the technology interface is so familiar or simple that students need to expend no mental effort using it. Anderson ACT-R Cognitive Architecture 2. Festinger Cognitive Dissonance Theory 12. Maslow Hierarchy of Human Needs 27. Further Reading Norman, D. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.

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Why we must deliberately embed curiosity instead of conformity

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As a mechanism of preservation, conformity constricts our cognitive abilities and diminishes our openness to change and well-being in favor of systemic mimicry. Maslow proposed that though we crave stability, we also paradoxically yearn for disruption (via growth). confirmation bias). Consistently support basic psychological needs.

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